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New Classic Rock For May 2013 [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:55:23 +0000

Every time we talk classic rock we manage to always mention groups like The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues, Styx, John Fogerty, Deep Purple, Rod Stewart, and Judas Priest before it’s all said and done.Why are all these names creeping up again, well they all have new music about to surface this month (May) 2013. [...]

New Classic Rock For May 2013 – Styx 'Grand Illusion and Pieces Of Eight Live' [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:55:08 +0000

If there ever was an overwhelming interest for ‘live’ performances of entire albums the band ‘Styx’ fits the mold in that category.Styx has a very deep catalog of titles to choose from but the most significant are those of 1975 and 1976, ‘Grand Illusion’ and ‘Pieces Of Eight.’ In 2010 when they took the stage [...]

Classic Summer Series – 1970 – Summer Of Discontent [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:48:41 +0000

A band that helped define the Summer of 1970 would be The Grateful Dead. That summer there was topics of ‘Kent State’, Southern Rock and more protests. Probably the most influencial significance during the Summer of 1970 was the killing of four Kent State University students by the National Guard. All part [...]

Styx Sues Record Company Over Alleged Stolen Royalties

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:37:49 +0000

According to Styx, their record company has been less than honest with forking over their royalties for the past several years.

Classic Rock Songs For Valentine's Day [VIDEOS]

Mark Alan — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:50:55 +0000

Valentine’s Day is the time for us to call forth the feelings of happiness, sadness, tears, laughter, feelings and yes love. That’s where the magic of music comes into play, now noted that classic rock may not be what you were thinking or did it even write the book on the topic but low and [...]

Classic Rock Songs For Valentine's Day Featuring "Lady" By Styx [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:39:28 +0000

It was 1972, and while in his garage Dennis DeYoung (Keyboards, vocals) penned “Lady” a song he wrote for his wife. Dennis used an electric piano on this tune which actually was a last minute switch from the original synthesizer after Dennis used the piano in the studio where the song was recorded. You’re my [...]

Dennis DeYoung Re-Staging 'Paradise Theatre' Tour for DVD

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:05:10 +0000

DeYoung's current solo band is geared toward recreating the classic Styx sound as closely as possible, and the singer, songwriter and keyboardist has revealed that he is hoping to re-stage the superstar rock group's most successful tour.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Styx "Snowblind" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:26:27 +0000

Seemed appropriate!!
Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new,the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Styx is Coming to Mystic Lake Casino and You Can See Them For FREE

103.7 The Loon — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:23:50 +0000

Multi-platinum rockers Styx will bring their classic hits to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Friday, December 28 and The LOON is sending you there for free.

BAXTER'S ATTIC Styx "Snowblind" [VIDEO]

Baxter — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:47:17 +0000

Every weekday around 9:30, we pull one out of the attic. In case you are new, the Attic is a mythical place where we were “enlightened” by great music…and other stuff.

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:51:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.